Downfall: The Case Against Boeing
Investigators reveal how Boeing’s alleged priority of profit over safety could have contributed to two catastrophic crashes within months of each other.
- Released: 2022-02-09
- Runtime: 89 minutes
- Genre: Documentaries
- Stars: John Fantasia
- Director: Rory Kennedy
Comments
- vttoth - 1 May 2024
Excellent documentary, frightening story
I was familiar with the basic technical details behind the two 737 MAX crashes, but this film provided a lot more background, interviewing many reliable witnesses, including numerous Boeing engineers and other employees as well as family members of several of the victims. It was only at the very end when I realized that one of the key interviewees was the same whistleblower, John Barnett, whose "suicide" early last month (March 2024) was in the news. (Though I am no fan of baseless conspiracy theories, I feel compelled to put the word in quotes.) All in all, an object lesson in how "maximizing shareholder value" can undermine even one of the greatest companies. The film is well-paced and avoids any hype or sensationalism, while it also remains respectful towards the victims' families. It really meets the gold standard (in my uninformed opinion) of what a good documentary really should be like. - johnwales-48122 - 16 June 2022
Corporate culture considers money more important that lives
A well made documentary that shows how the corporate culture considers money more important that lives. Is shocking to learn that Boeing knew all along but did nothing to prevent the second crash to happen. And now the 747 Max is flying again.
